A budtender is the number one person any cannabis lover can count on for information or answers to questions regarding cannabis strains. The cannabis retail and product experience is getting more complex as each day passes; a cannabis bartender is available to make sure you make the right decisions while picking out fitting cannabis strains. Hundreds of new cannabis and hemp products hit the shelves each year, so it gets harder and harder to know the good stuff from the marginal stuff.
Cannabis budtenders are similar to coffee shop baristas. Both are experts on the product they offer (cannabis) or serve (coffee). Your dispensary's budtender is the closest thing to a specialist that you can readily seek out at no cost to help you select the best products for a wholesome cannabis experience.
A budtender's role in a cannabis store as the first point of contact is to help customers purchase the right cannabis products. Frequently, dispensary customers, especially first-time medical marijuana patients, come into a store confused and at a loss for what to request. A budtender is tasked with sharing valuable knowledge about each product to help the consumer make informed decisions.
In the United States, there are hundreds of budtenders within each legal state. This number is expected to increase in the following years as the industry grows and changes.
5 Popular Questions Budtenders Get Asked
Budtenders are more knowledgeable than the average connoisseur about the best cannabis products. If you have no idea what to ask the budtender whenever you visit, we've prepared a helpful guide showing essential questions you can ask a bartender.
What's the difference between CBD and THC?
Almost all budtenders across Canada and the United States have been asked this question. Curious novice patients ask about the THC and CBD percentages on each labeled product. And want to know the differences between both cannabinoids. If you're interested in having a flourishing budtending career, you must be able to distinguish THC and CBD.
The chemical tetrahydrocannabinol or THC causes the majority of marijuana's psychological effects. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, it functions very similarly to the cannabinoid compounds produced by the body naturally (NIDA).
There are concentrated cannabinoid receptors in parts of the brain that are involved in thought, memory, pleasure, coordination, and time perception. According to the NIDA, THC binds to these receptors, stimulates them, and impacts a person's memory, enjoyment, emotions, cognition, attention, balance, and sensory and time perception.
THC is one of several substances in the resin that the cannabis plant's buds produce. More of these glands are present around the plant's reproductive organs than any other part.
On the other hand, the most widely used application of CBD is for medical care. It is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid for patients seeking relief from pain, inflammation, anxiety, and spasms, particularly epilepsy; a budtender may suggest products with high CBD concentrations. In layman terms, THC makes you high and buzzed, while CBD leaves you relaxed and calm.
What do indica, sativa, and hybrid cannabis mean?
Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid are commonly used words in the cannabis space. Sativa is a cannabis strain that offers more energetic effects on the body and mind. At the same time, indica is a class of cannabis plants that are believed to possess more delicate features. Most cannabis products contain a hybrid of the two, and the plants are developed to complement one another for the intended results.
Budtenders explain that cannabis has varieties, the same way other plants or fruits do. For example, there are more than three varieties of tomatoes, including cherry, heirloom, and plum.
What are the legal limits for using medical cannabis?
A patient may have concerns about legal restrictions after deciding to buy their favorite cannabinoid product. To let customers know how and when it is safe to use medical cannabis, budtenders should be well-versed in the regulations in their jurisdiction. Patients should be informed of the legal restrictions each state currently has on using cannabis while driving a car.
First-time consumers may have to be informed about permissible possession levels and locations for taking their medications. Keeping this kind of information in accessible brochures or posters that are simple to give out to consumers is a brilliant idea. A budtender can be informed of purchase restrictions and compliance rules using high-tech POS systems for dispensaries, ensuring that both the patient and the company are operating legally.
Is it convenient to smoke cannabis all the time?
There are different methods of using cannabis. It can be inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin using topically.
It's essential to consider your choices if you want to smoke cannabis. The cannabinoids in the flowers are released by combustion when using conventional smoking methods (blunts, bongs, and pipes). In contrast, vaporizing entails gradually burning the cannabis until the terpenes and cannabinoids evaporate. Inhaling cannabis is gentler and more enjoyable because of the soft vapor. You can use a plant-based vaporization device to vaporize cannabis flower or oils, distillates, and rosins if you want to keep to a more natural method.
How do I dose my edibles?
Edibles' potency varies significantly from one product to another. A budtender should caution patients to use edibles sparingly. Many variables come into play when determining a patient's ideal edible dosage; however, most dispensaries advise beginning with a 10milligram. It's crucial to inform people to read labels and abide by the recommended consumption guidelines.
Patients should refrain from consuming edibles while hungry since they can increase their dosage. Everyone's tolerance to THC varies; thus, it's crucial to emphasize that rookies should start with small dosages. Additionally, a well-versed bartender will not forget to let customers know they must wait at least 30 minutes to an hour before using more products.
Bottom Line
There are dozens of other questions you could ask a bartender. Some ask about how the products are grown or the correct dose of a product. At the same time, others want to know what products are best for them. Whenever you feel overwhelmed by the different types of products or information on a product's label, look around for a budtender, and you'll find answers to whatever may be bugging you out.
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